Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 101.5 in | 23.1 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 168.7 in | 36.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.5 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3263 lb. | 1202 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.3 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.8 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 34.8 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 8.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -38.3 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |